On this full-day tour, you’ll visit the 1879 battle sites of both Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, learning more about the background to the conflicts and what led to the eventual outcome while standing in the very places where thousands fought.
You’ll spend the day with an expert guide who’ll help bring these battles to life, taking you step by step through the actions of both sides as you walk around these historic sites. They’ll be able to answer any questions you have as you go, and discuss the wider impact the battles had so you’ll end the day with a thorough understanding of the region and its heritage.
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Photos of Tour of KwaZulu-Natal’s Battlefields
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Isandlwana battlefield -
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Rorke's Drift -
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Rorke's Drift -
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Isandlwana -
![The store room at Rorke's Drift]()
The store room at Rorke's Drift -
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The store room at Rorke's Drift -
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Rorke's Drift. -
![Rorke's Drift mission station and battlefield]()
Rorke's Drift mission station and battlefield
Experience it for yourself
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tour below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.